Rancho Bernardo, a community located approximately 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, has a long and storied history in the Californian automotive industry. In the early 1900s, this area was known as the “Detroit of the West” due to the large number of car companies that operated here. These companies included the Reo Motor Car Company, which produced luxury cars, and the Overland Automobile Company, which produced affordable vehicles for the masses.
The transportation industry is also an important part of life in Rancho Bernardo. The area is served by several major highways, including Interstate 15 and State Route 56, which provide easy access to other parts of San Diego County and beyond. There is also a commuter rail station in nearby Escondido that provides convenient access to downtown San Diego and other parts of Southern California.





